WAY FORWARD 2. What kinds of activities are needed over the next years? • • • • Publication, launching and wide distribution of AMB report. The establishment of a media resource centre or maison de la presse. The creation of a platform for dialogue between media organisations and the state in the areas of legal reforms, the adoption of texts of applications, and a special status for journalists. Advocacy for support towards the development of Congolese media The panel discussion took place on 11 and 12 May 2013 in Kintélé, Republic of the Congo. Panellists: Civil Society: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mr Joachim Mbanza, publishing director Mr Edouard Adzotsa, journalist and unionist Mr Bernard Mackiza, journalist Ms Pulchérie Onka, journalist Ms Christine Nathalie Foundou, journalist Ms Berthe Jeanine Koumba, journalist Media: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Maitre Ewagoyi Moussa, lawyer Père Félicien Mouvoungou, priest Ms Nadège Mfoutou–Banga, activist Ms Marie Pauline Moungouo Oyela, activist Ms Christiane Estelle Ickonga, activist Rapporteur: Mr Eugene N Nforngwa Moderator: Mr Gabriel Baglo 122 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO 2013